TWI787757B - An intelligent processing system and a processing method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an intelligent processing system and a processing method thereof. The system includes a processing machine group, a conveying device, a first measuring device, and a control unit. The control unit includes a workpiece database and a layout module. The workpiece database contains original data of workpieces and processing plans thereof, such that the processing machine group is able to process the workpieces. The method includes steps from step A to step C2. In the step A, the size of one workpiece is measured by the first measuring device. In the step B, a comparison module is used to compare measurement data with the original data of the workpiece to generate a first comparison result. In the step C1, the processing machine group processes the workpiece according to the processing plan. In the step C2, the processing machine group stops processing the workpiece.

Description

Intelligent processing system and its processing method

The present invention relates to an intelligent processing system and its processing method, especially to an intelligent processing system that measures the workpiece before processing to confirm that the size of the workpiece is within a preset tolerance range; Processing system and its processing method.

For processing industries such as steel component processing industry, the dimensional flatness and accuracy of steel component materials are of great importance to the accuracy of machining hole positions. The formation process of the steel structure is: the original material is made into a component, and then the component is made and assembled into a structure. In the aforementioned process, the reason for the deformation is usually the initial deformation of the steel, the deformation during transportation and installation, the deformation during processing, or the deformation during later use. It can be seen that how to confirm and detect the integrity of the overall structure of the workpiece before and during the processing is an important issue in the technical field.

Furthermore, as mentioned above, before processing, since the original material of the workpiece may be deformed due to the initial deformation, transportation and installation process as mentioned above, it is necessary to carry out the diagnosis and identification of the size of the workpiece and the feeding of the solid steel member before processing. Dimensional testing, if the size does not match the size of the processing drawing (processing plan), an automatic alarm will be issued to ensure the correctness of the processing position. Furthermore, the workpiece may be deformed during the processing, so it is necessary to detect the workpiece and set up a follow-up processing mechanism. However, at present, the industry still does not have a suitable solution for such technical issues. s solution. In other words, in the prior art, there is no relevant strain mechanism for the error in the physical measurement of the workpiece immediately before processing and the deformation of the material during processing.

Therefore, in order to overcome the aforementioned problems, the present invention is produced.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an intelligent processing system and processing method that can perform processing according to the program simulation display of the processing plan. The system of the present invention can simulate drilling and sawing actions in advance to ensure that each processing program is correct. In order to solve the technical problems of inconsistency in the size of the workpiece before processing and the deformation of the workpiece during processing in the conventional technology; the system of the present invention can read files in various formats such as DSTV, DXF, and XLSX formats, so as to save time for file conversion. It also reduces the generation of additional errors in the process; the real-time schematic diagram of the system of the present invention can be viewed from various angles to ensure the correctness of the drilling and sawing positions; Real-time detection of whether the material is deformed, and the follow-up strain program will be carried out immediately if there is an error; the system of the present invention can also automatically calculate the optimal discharge sequence and the optimal combination of raw material lengths to achieve the maximum material utilization rate. Thereby, the present invention can reduce the risk of processing errors in planning before processing and checking the size of the workpiece before processing.

To achieve the aforementioned purpose, the present invention provides an intelligent processing system, which includes a processing machine group, a conveying device, a first measuring device, and a control unit. The processing machine group includes at least one processing machine. The conveying device is connected with the processing machine group, and is used for conveying the workpiece to the processing machine group. The first measuring device is arranged on the conveying path of the conveying device, and is used for measuring the dimension of the workpiece and generating measurement data. The control unit is respectively connected to the processing machine group, the conveying device and the first measuring device, and the control unit includes: a workpiece database and a layout module. The workpiece database includes the original data of the workpiece and the processing plan. The typesetting module is used for the original processing of the workpiece The raw data is converted into processing parameters, and the processing parameters are converted into the processing plan, so that the processing machine group can process the workpiece according to the processing plan.

During implementation, it further includes a second measuring device, which is installed in the processing area of the processing machine group, and is used to scan the workpiece during processing to generate a scanned image; wherein the first measuring device further includes The vise clamping device, the press-down clamping device, the counter, and the decoder measure the size of the workpiece through the vise clamping device, the press-down clamping device, and the counter to obtain a measurement data, The decoder converts the measurement data into a digital data.

During implementation, the control unit further includes a comparison module, and the comparison module compares whether the measurement data is within a preset tolerance range compared with the original data of the workpiece, and generates a first comparison result; And during the processing, the comparison module compares whether the scanned image is within a preset tolerance range compared with the processing plan, and generates a second comparison result.

During implementation, the control unit is further used to determine whether to send a deformation message to the typesetting module according to the second comparison result, so that the typesetting module determines whether to use the processing plan according to the second comparison result. The drawing is modified.

During implementation, the control unit is further used to determine whether to send a message to continue conveying/stop conveying to the conveying device, and to send a message to continue processing/stop processing/alarm to the group of processing machines according to the first comparison result .

The present invention further provides an intelligent processing method, which includes step A, step B, step C1 and step C2. In step A, use the first measuring device to measure the size of the workpiece, and transmit the measured measurement data to the comparison module set in the control unit; in step B, use the comparison module Comparing the measured data with the original data of the workpiece in the workpiece database of the control unit to generate a first comparison result; if the first comparison result is within a preset tolerance range, proceed to the step C1; if the first comparison result is not within the preset tolerance range, proceed to step C2; wherein the step C1 and the step C2 are as follows. In the step C1, the processing machine group processes the workpiece according to the processing plan in the workpiece database of the control unit; in the step C2, the processing machine group stops processing the workpiece.

During implementation, step D1 and step D2 are further included after step C1. In step D1, during the processing, scan the workpiece with the second measuring device to generate a scanned image, and transmit the scanned image to the comparison module; in step D2, use the comparison module to compare Whether the scanned image is within a preset tolerance range compared with the processing plan.

During implementation, the step D2 further includes: using the comparison module to compare the scanned image with the processing plan and whether it is within a preset tolerance range, if the comparison module compares the scanned image with the If the processing plan is within the preset tolerance range, execute step D3; if the comparison module compares the scanned image with the processing plan and is not within the preset tolerance range, execute steps E1, E2, and E3 one of them. In the step D3, the processing machine group continues to process the workpiece; in the step E1, the control unit stops the conveying device from conveying, and the control unit sends a deformation message to the layout module and Sending an alarm message to the processing machine group to stop processing; in the step E2, the control unit sends a deformation message to the layout module so that the processing machine group skips the processing of the workpiece Deform the section and continue the processing operation of other sections; in the step E3, the control unit stops the conveying device from conveying, and re-scans the workpiece with the second measuring device to confirm the deformed section of the workpiece, the The typesetting module re-modifies the processing plan according to the deformed section to generate a modified processing plan, so that the processing machine group updates processing operations according to the modified processing plan.

During implementation, the step A further includes: step X1 and step X2. at the In step X1, the original data of the workpiece is converted into processing parameters by the typesetting module; in step X2, the processing plan is established according to the processing parameters, and the processing plan is stored in the workpiece database.

During implementation, the step of measuring the size of the workpiece with the first measuring device in step A further includes: clamping the flange of the workpiece through a vise, and allowing the counter to measure the width of the flange Measurement; or the web of the workpiece is clamped by pressing down, and the counter is used to measure the web size.

In order to further understand the present invention, the preferred embodiments are given below, and the specific composition and the achieved effects of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings and figure numbers.

1: Processing machine group

2: Conveyor

3: The first measuring device

4: Control unit

5: The second measuring device

41: Workpiece database

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43: Compare modules

A, B, C1, C2, D1, D2, D3, E1, E2, E3, X1, X2: steps

Fig. 1 is a structural block diagram of an embodiment of the intelligent processing system of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a structural block diagram of the control unit of the embodiment of the intelligent processing system of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a flowchart of an embodiment of the intelligent processing method of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a flowchart of an embodiment of the intelligent processing method of the present invention.

Please refer to FIG. 1 , the present invention provides an intelligent processing system, which includes a processing machine group 1 , a conveying device 2 , a first measuring device 3 , and a control unit 4 . The processing machine group 1 includes at least one processing machine, and the processing machine group 1 of the present invention is various processing machines such as section steel drilling machines and the like. The conveying device 2 is connected with the processing machine group 1 for conveying workpieces to the processing machine group 1 . The first measuring device 3 is provided on the conveying path of the conveying device 2 for measuring the dimension of the workpiece and generating measurement data. In another embodiment, the first measuring device 3 further includes a vise clamping device, a pressing clamping device, a counter and a decoder. The control unit 4 is respectively connected to the processing machine group 1 , the conveying device 2 and the first measuring device 3 . The control unit 4 includes: a workpiece database 41 and a typesetting module 42 . The workpiece database 41 includes the original data of the workpiece and the machining plan. The typesetting module 42 is used for converting the original data of the workpiece into processing parameters, and for converting the processing parameters into the processing plan. Thereby, the processing machine group 1 is allowed to process the workpiece according to the processing plan. In another embodiment, the conveying device 2 of the present invention can be connected with the processing machine group 1 or the first measuring device 3 .

The present invention also provides an intelligent processing method, including: Step A: use the first measuring device 3 to measure the size of the workpiece, and transmit the measured measurement data to the comparison module set in the control unit 4 43 ; Step B: using the comparison module 43 to compare the measurement data with the workpiece original data in the workpiece database 41 of the control unit 4 to generate a first comparison result. If the first comparison result is within the preset tolerance range, proceed to step C1; if the first comparison result is not within the preset tolerance range, proceed to step C2.

The step C1 and the step C2 are as follows: step C1; the processing machine group processes the workpiece according to the processing plan in the workpiece database 41 of the control unit 4; step C2: the processing machine group 1 stops processing the workpiece The workpiece is machined.

The system and method of the present invention are described in detail below. First, in step A, use the first measuring device 3 to measure the size of the workpiece, and transmit the measured measurement data to the Comparison module 43 of Yuan 4. The measurement data is obtained by measuring the size of the workpiece through the vise clamping device, the pressing down clamping device, and the counter, and the decoder converts the measurement data into digital data. The step of measuring the size of the workpiece by the first measuring device 3 further includes: for example, when the workpiece is made of H-shaped steel or angle steel, the wing plate of the workpiece is clamped by a vise clamping device , and let the counter measure the width of the flap; or let the counter measure the web size by clamping the web of the workpiece by pressing down on the clamping device. After measurement, the measurement data will be converted into digital data by the decoder, and then transmitted to the control unit 4, and the control unit 4 will display the measurement data on the display of the central control system. Furthermore, at the same time, in step B, the comparison module 43 is used to compare the measurement data with the original data of the workpiece in the workpiece database 41 of the control unit 4 to generate a first comparison result. In the embodiment of the present invention, usually at this step, it is measured whether the appearance size, width, height, web thickness, etc. of the workpiece are within a reasonable preset tolerance range. Certainly, in another embodiment, the first measuring device 3 of the present invention may also include an image detection device for scanning the workpiece in more detail. If the first comparison result is within the preset tolerance range, proceed to step C1; if the first comparison result is not within the preset tolerance range, proceed to step C2. In step C1 , the processing machine group 1 processes the workpiece according to the processing plan in the workpiece database 41 of the control unit 4 . That is, if the measured measurement data is within the preset tolerance range of the standard value of the workpiece database 41, the control unit 4 will feed back the matching message to the typesetting module 42, and the control unit 4 will make the processing machine Group 1 continues to carry out subsequent processing operations. The types of the tolerance range of the aforementioned processing materials include: cross-sectional dimension, cross-sectional area, single weight, moment of inertia, radius of gyration, section modulus or plastic section modulus, etc. In step C2, the processing machine group 1 stops processing the workpiece. If the measurement data measured by the entity does not conform to the preset tolerance range of the standard value of the workpiece database 41, the control unit 4 will feed back the typesetting software with a message of discrepancy. Afterwards, in one embodiment, the control unit 4 will cause the central control system to issue an alarm and stop subsequent processing operations until the cause of the abnormal size is manually confirmed by the staff before performing subsequent processing operations. In other words, the control unit 4 of the present invention is further used for receiving the measurement data from the first measurement device 3 , and judging whether the measured measurement data is in the workpiece database 41 through the comparison module 43 Within the preset tolerance range of the standard value, it is decided to send the continuation delivery message/stop delivery message to the delivery device 2, and as described in the foregoing embodiment, it is judged by the comparison module 43 whether the measured measurement data is within The standard value of the workpiece database 41 is within the preset tolerance range, and it is decided to send a message to continue processing/stop processing/alarm to the processing machine group 1 .

The present invention further includes step D1 and step D2 after step C1. In step D1, during the processing, the workpiece is scanned with the second measuring device 5 to generate a scanned image, and the scanned image is transmitted to the comparison module 43. The second measuring device 5 is located at The processing area of the processing machine group 1 is used for scanning the workpiece during processing to generate scanned images. The second measuring device 5 includes an image detection device for scanning whether each section of the workpiece is deformed. In another embodiment of the present invention, the second measuring device 5 of the present invention adopts a machine-type multi-point detection visual inspection system, which includes a camera to capture real-time deep images of the detailed structure of the workpiece and analysis. In the step D2, the comparison module 43 is used to compare whether the scanned image is within a preset tolerance range compared with the processing plan.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the step D2 further includes: using the comparison module 43 to compare whether the scanned image is within a preset tolerance range compared with the processing plan, if the comparison module 43 compares If the scanned image is within the preset tolerance range compared with the processing plan, step D3 is executed; if the comparison module 43 compares the scanned image with the processing plan and is not within the preset tolerance range, then Execute one of steps E1, E2 and E3. First, in step D3, make the processing machine group Group 1 continues to process the workpiece. In step E1, the control unit 4 stops the conveying device 2 from conveying, and the control unit 4 sends a deformation message to the typesetting module 42 and an alarm message to the processing machine group 1, so that the processing machine group 1 Stop processing. Step E2: The control unit 4 sends a deformation occurrence message to the typesetting module 42, so that the processing machine group 1 skips the deformed section of the workpiece and continues processing operations in other sections. Afterwards, the conveying device conveys the section of the workpiece that has not been processed due to deformation to a designated area by the conveying device. In another embodiment, in this step, the skipped deformed section of the workpiece can also be supplemented with material to continue processing. In step E3, the control unit 4 makes the conveying device 2 stop conveying, and re-scans the workpiece with the second measuring device 5 to confirm the deformation section of the workpiece, and the typesetting module 42 draws The processing plan is re-modified to generate a modified processing plan, so that the processing machine group 1 updates processing operations according to the modified processing plan. In other words, as mentioned above, the comparison module 43 compares whether the measurement data is within the preset tolerance range compared with the original data of the workpiece, and generates the first comparison result; and during the processing, The comparison module 43 compares whether the scanned image is within a preset tolerance range compared with the processing plan, and generates a second comparison result. The control unit 4 is further used to determine whether to send a deformation message to the typesetting module 42 according to the second comparison result, so that the typesetting module 42 can determine whether to process the plan according to the second comparison result. to modify. The control unit 4 is further used to determine whether to send a message to continue conveying/stop conveying to the conveying device 2 or to send a message to continue processing/stop processing/alarm to the processing machine group 1 according to the first comparison result.

Before step A, step X1 and step X2 are further included. In step X1, use the typesetting module 42 to convert the original data of the workpiece such as DSTV, DXF, XLSX format into processing parameters. In step X2, the processing plan is established according to the processing parameters, the processing plan is, for example, Widely used NC program code G program language, and store the processing plan in the workpiece database 41 .

The following are examples of methods of the invention. Taking a workpiece with a length of 600 cm as an example, if it is set to drill holes every 200 cm, it will be divided into three sections for processing. The sequence is the first feeding of the conveying device, positioning, measuring with the first measuring device 3 to confirm that the size is consistent, processing, processing in the neutral position of the positioning, and measuring with the second measuring device 5 to confirm whether it is deformed; the second The first feeding, positioning, measurement with the first measuring device 3 to confirm that the size is consistent, processing, and processing, and the second measuring device 5 to measure and confirm whether there is deformation in the gap of positioning; the third feeding, positioning, and the first Measuring device 3 measures and confirms that the dimensions are consistent, and during processing, the second measuring device 5 measures and confirms whether there is deformation in the neutral position of positioning during processing.

Therefore, the present invention has the following advantages:

1. The typesetting module of the present invention can achieve complex program programming, and is oriented to customized requirements, providing flexible typesetting and analysis of key components, so as to achieve the lowest residual material, the most efficient processing and the technology of optimizing scheduling Effect.

2. The typesetting module of the present invention can directly read files in DSTV, DXF, and XLSX formats, saving input time, not only improving processing quality and efficiency, but also reducing errors in the process. After the conversion, the present invention can automatically convert files to generate processing plans including drilling, milling, lettering, sawing and cutting, such as NC program code G program language.

3. The method and system of the present invention can pre-simulate drilling and sawing actions to ensure that each processing program is correct, and the real-time schematic diagram of the center console of the system of the present invention can be viewed from various angles to ensure that drilling and sawing The accuracy and immediacy of all positions.

4. The method and system of the present invention can perform real-time physical measurement on the workpiece before processing, and During processing, it detects whether the material is deformed in real time, and immediately performs follow-up strain procedures when there is an error or deformation, which greatly improves the efficiency of the overall processing operation.

5. The method and system of the present invention can also automatically calculate the optimal discharge sequence and the optimal combined raw material length to achieve maximum material utilization.

The above descriptions are the specific embodiments of the present invention and the technical means used. According to the disclosure or teaching herein, many changes and modifications can be deduced, which can still be regarded as equivalent changes made by the concept of the present invention. All functions that do not exceed the essential spirit covered by the description and drawings shall be deemed to be within the technical scope of the present invention and shall be stated first.

To sum up, according to the content disclosed above, the present invention can clearly achieve the expected purpose of the invention, provide an intelligent processing system and its processing method, which are very valuable for industrial use, and apply for an invention patent according to the law.

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2: Conveyor

3: The first measuring device

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Claims (10)

An intelligent processing system, which includes: a processing machine group, which includes at least one processing machine; a conveying device, which is connected with the processing machine group, and is used to transport a processed piece to the processing machine group; a first A measuring device, which is set on the conveying path of the conveying device, for measuring the size of the workpiece and generating a measurement data; wherein the first measuring device further includes a vise clamping device, a pressing clamp holding device, a counter and a decoder, through the vise clamping device, the pressing down clamping device, the counter to measure the size of the workpiece to obtain the measurement data, the decoder is used to measure the size of the workpiece The measurement data is converted into a digital data; and a control unit, which is respectively connected to the processing machine group, the conveying device and the first measuring device, the control unit includes: a workpiece database, which contains a workpiece original data and a processing plan; and a layout module, which is used to convert the raw data of the workpiece into a processing parameter, and convert the processing parameter into the processing plan; so that the processing machine group can be processed according to the processing plan The workpiece is processed. The intelligent processing system as described in Claim 1 further includes a second measuring device, which is installed in a processing area of the processing machine group, and is used to scan the workpiece during processing to generate a scan image. The intelligent processing system as described in claim 2, wherein the control unit further includes a comparison module, and the comparison module is used to compare whether the measurement data is within a preset tolerance range compared with the original data of the workpiece , to generate a first comparison result; and during processing, the comparison Comparing with the module whether the scanned image is within the preset tolerance range compared with the processing plan, and generating a second comparison result. The intelligent processing system as described in claim 3, wherein the control unit is further used to determine whether to send a deformation message to the typesetting module according to the second comparison result, so that the typesetting module Based on the results, decide whether to modify the processing plan. The intelligent processing system as described in claim 3, wherein the control unit is further used to determine whether to send a message to continue conveying/stop conveying to the conveying device according to the first comparison result, and send a message to continue processing to the processing machine group Message/stop processing message/alert message. An intelligent processing method, which includes: step A: measuring the size of a workpiece with a first measuring device, and transmitting the measured measurement data to a comparison module set in a control unit; Wherein the first measuring device further includes a vise clamping device, a press-down clamping device, a counter and a decoder, through which the vise clamping device, the press-down clamping device, and the counter measure the processed The size of the part is obtained to obtain the measurement data, and the decoder is used to convert the measurement data into a digital data; Step B: use the comparison module to compare the measurement data with a workpiece database of the control unit The original data of a workpiece within the comparison to generate a first comparison result; if the first comparison result is within the preset tolerance range, then proceed to a step C1; if the first comparison result is not within the preset Within the tolerance range, a step C2 is performed; wherein the step C1 and the step C2 are as follows: Step C1: a processing machine group processes the workpiece according to a processing plan in the workpiece database of the control unit; Step C2: The processing machine group stops processing the workpiece. The intelligent processing method as described in claim 6, wherein after the step C1, it further includes: Step D1: during the processing, scan the workpiece with a second measuring device to generate a scanned image, and transmit the scanned image to the comparison module; and step D2: using the comparison module to compare whether the scanned image is within a preset tolerance range compared with the processing plan. The intelligent processing method as described in claim 7, wherein the step D2 further includes: using the comparison module to compare whether the scanned image is within a preset tolerance range compared with the processing plan, if the comparison module If the comparison module compares the scanned image with the processing plan within the preset tolerance range, then perform a step D3; if the comparison module compares the scanned image with the processing plan, it is not within the preset tolerance range , then execute one of steps E1, E2 and E3; wherein the steps D3, E1, E2 and E3 are as follows: Step D3: Make the processing machine group continue to process the workpiece; Step E1: The control unit Make the conveying device stop conveying, and the control unit will send a deformation message to a typesetting module and send an alarm message to the processing machine group, so that the processing machine group stops processing; Step E2: the control unit sends Once a deformation message is sent to the typesetting module, the processing machine group skips the deformation section of the workpiece and continues the processing operations of other sections; Step E3: the control unit stops the conveying device from conveying, and uses the second The measuring device re-scans the workpiece to confirm a deformation section of the workpiece, and the typesetting module re-modifies the processing plan according to the deformation section to generate a modified processing plan, so that the processing machine group The group updates the processing operation according to the modified processing plan. The intelligent processing method as described in claim item 6, wherein before the step A further includes: step X1: using the typesetting module to convert the original data of the workpiece into a processing parameter; step X2: establishing the processing plan according to the processing parameter , and store the processing plan in the workpiece database. The intelligent processing method as described in claim 6, wherein the step of measuring the size of the workpiece with the first measuring device in the step A further includes: clamping the wing plate of the workpiece through a vise, A counter is used to measure the width of the flange; or the web of the workpiece is clamped by pressing down, and the counter is used to measure the size of the web.

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